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StartUp

2016 – 2018Show3 seasons30 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic527.3Rotten Tomatoes–89%

A tense, intriguing crime series about everyday modern life and crime, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

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Episodes

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7.7

Story

A brilliant idea... Funded by dirty money

A desperate banker needs to conceal stolen money. A Haitian-American gang lord wants to go legit. A Cuban-American hacker has an idea that will revolutionize the very future of money itself. Forced to work together, they unwittingly create their version of the American dream - organized crime 2.0.

Feels like

  • Crypto Thriller
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Capitalist Critique
  • Brotherhood Dynamics
  • Tech Noir
  • Psychological Drama
  • Realistic Crime Procedural
  • Charismatic Anti-Heroes
  • High-Stakes Finance
  • Existential Dread

Cast

24 of 146 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ben Ketai, Olly Blackburn, Luis Prieto
Written by
Ben Ketai, Mac Marshall, Leo Sardarian
Produced by
Adam Brody, Anne Clements, Ron Perlman
Music by
Chris Hajian, Tristan Clopet

Everyone

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Facts

September 6, 2016 · November 1, 2018 · Ended

First aired
September 6, 2016
Last aired
November 1, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 30 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
130 countries

Tropes

Dramatic Drop, Flashback, Lap Pillow +9

  • Dramatic Drop
  • Flashback
  • Lap Pillow
  • Gray Rain of Depression
  • Internal Reveal
  • Disappointed in You
  • Title Drop
  • Thanksgiving Episode
  • Brutal Honesty
  • The Incomparable Bliss of Low Cuisine
  • Actor Allusion
  • Spit Take

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream StartUp?"

Questions about StartUp

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream StartUp?

NetflixfuboTVPlexTubi TV

In the United States, StartUp streams on Netflix and fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is StartUp worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.8 and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (80 out of 100) than critics (52).

How long does it take to watch StartUp?

23 h

About 23 hours: 30 episodes in 3 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2018.

What tropes does StartUp use?

Dramatic DropFlashbackLap PillowGray Rain of DepressionInternal RevealDisappointed in YouTitle DropThanksgiving EpisodeBrutal HonestyThe Incomparable Bliss of Low CuisineActor AllusionSpit Takeand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Dramatic Drop, Flashback, and Lap Pillow.